I've been in dangerous situations, I've had more deals fall through they I care to admit, I've had a listing realtor go  behind my back and buy her own listing after her client and I had agreed on a price, I've had multiple wholesalers go behind my back and try to steal my deals.All this said, I still completed 17 deal in 2014 (my first full year in RE), and planning on 40-50 deals in 2015.I am always looking into the future, picturing what my life will look like in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, and NONE of those visions will come to fruition if I quit.Take action and keep at it, quitting won't get you anywhere.Good luck to everyone in 2015.

I believe in myself, my business partner, our vision, and the skills and abilities that we have gained over the last year.

I think your vision is a great one and I can't wait to see it materialize. 

Start with a vision, back plan from there, and go execute.

The most important question here, and the one that can guide you the best is this . . . which of the possible decisions best fits your goals and vision for real estate investing? 

I told a realtor my vision and she  searched duplexes in my area.

I love to set expectations and to deliver with our tenants and this helps people to join the vision. 

Originally posted by @Sonam Gill:Talking to a commercial broker (who knows the area and knows multi-family in the area) might help you sort out possible options of what to do.Also talking to a knowledgeable multi-family property manager who works in the area with rentals of this size, might be wise.People who know this area and property type.But ultimately its up to you to come with a vision for the property and write the checks for the work.Good Luck!

It gives you the ability to not only get out of the deal if your vision for the property doesn't pan out (yes you'll waste plenty of time and money but better than being stuck with an acre of land you can't build/subdivide) but also nullifies holding costs on any loan you may have taken to purchase the property.The best way to buy in expensive areas is to go out and find the deals others haven't.

Without staging, often a first time home buyer will not be able to see the entire vision of the house.